Can You Use Two Different Types Of Mulch?

Question

I am a new gardener and looking to cover an area with mulch. I plan to put down some weed control sheets and put down some decorative bark. However the prices for decorative bark are a bit high for me at the moment. So i considered putting down some other kind of mulch such as straw mulch and adding some bark on top so i wont need to use too much bark. Would that work or would that create some problems? Thank you in advance.

Answer 1

I have used different mulches to my gardens for years. It can be done so as to make your gardens more eye-catching. I have used a quilt like pattern at times to create interest. I also use a 3/4 inch decorative gravel mulch in some areas.